Artwork
Ashton Alexander
Ashton Alexander is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin. It dates from 1804 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Ashton Alexander is a print portrait created in 1798 by Charles B. J. Févret de Saint-Mémin, combining mezzotint and engraving techniques on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man in profile, turned to the right, with a simple attire that allows his facial expression to convey his personality.
Technique & Style
The artwork showcases Saint-Mémin's skill in creating detailed, realistic images through mezzotint and engraving, using numerous small lines to achieve shading and texture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin
Charles Balthazar Julien Févret de Saint-Mémin (French pronunciation: ; 1770–1852) was a French portrait painter and museum director.
